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Look of 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM tires

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I have a 2024 Lariat FX4 and am considering raising the front end, solely for looks. I don't want to go 2" because I think that will look strange with OEM wheels/tires.

Has anyone done a 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM wheels/tires and have pictures?

Thank you in advance.
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I did the Bilstein 5100 kit and set it at 1.5”. I wanted to retain some rake for towing and I haul my sled in the bed in the winter. I can grab some more pics today if you want some different angles.

Ford F-150 Look of 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM tires IMG_4027
 

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I did the Bilstein 5100 kit and set it at 1.5”. I wanted to retain some rake for towing and I haul my sled in the bed in the winter. I can grab some more pics today if you want some different angles.

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I for one would like to see some more pics!
 

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I did the Bilstein 5100 kit and set it at 1.5”. I wanted to retain some rake for towing and I haul my sled in the bed in the winter. I can grab some more pics today if you want some different angles.

IMG_4027.jpeg

The 1.5" front lift makes a big difference. I'm surprised ! Did you remove the rear factory blocks ?
I have an XL, RCSB, 4x4 on order. I'm looking for ideas for leveling it out.

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The 1.5" front lift makes a big difference. I'm surprised ! Did you remove the rear factory blocks ?
I have an XL, RCSB, 4x4 on order. I'm looking for ideas for leveling it out.

Thanks.
Removing the rear blocks will get you about 1 inch of rake. It is advised to replace the u-bolt as they are considered to not be reusable. If you order u-bolts you’ll want 2wd u-bolts

They will cost you about 100 at your dealer
 

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Removing the rear blocks will get you about 1 inch of rake. It is advised to replace the u-bolt as they are considered to not be reusable. If you order u-bolts you’ll want 2wd u-bolts

They will cost you about 100 at your dealer

Thank you for the info
 

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As many pictures I take of my truck and the mods I do, surprisingly this is the only picture I have of my stock tires with 1.5" of lift on the Bilstein 5100s. I think I only took one picture because I was in such a hurry to put on the new tires.
Ford F-150 Look of 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM tires IMG_3567 (1)
 

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Ford performance leveling kit, rear blocks removed, gives 1/2” rake, about as close to level as possible

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Damn, That Looks Good.
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How is the ride after putting Bilstein 5100s set at 1.5" and removing rear blocks?
I put the rear 5100s on and think that they are great.
 

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1.5 Fabtech pucks up front with stock tires.

Ford F-150 Look of 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM tires IMG_20220820_161756267
 

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I for one would like to see some more pics!
Happy to oblige!

I also grabbed some measurements to the fender arch. Front: ~38” Rear: ~41”. So there’s still 3” of rake. I do have the standard duty RAS installed in the rear which I think picks up the back end like 0.5-0.75”. It had a lot of rake from the factory since it’s the max tow package. I don’t remember what it was exactly but it was over 4”.

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Ford F-150 Look of 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM tires IMG_3180
 

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I have a 2024 Lariat FX4 and am considering raising the front end, solely for looks. I don't want to go 2" because I think that will look strange with OEM wheels/tires.

Has anyone done a 1"-1.5" front lift with OEM wheels/tires and have pictures?

Thank you in advance.
While my F150 us a 2015 i did the 2" lift with OEM Tires looks great,I'm considering moving up to a taller tire for a even better stance.
 

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Ford performance leveling kit, rear blocks removed, gives 1/2” rake, about as close to level as possible

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I normally don't like those wheels, but they look fantastic with that truck.
 
 







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